New Delhi, Sept 25 (UNI) Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), along with researchers of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has developed light weight bullet proof jackets named ABHED (Advanced Ballistics for High Energy Defeat). These jackets have been created from polymers and indigenous boron carbide ceramic material, a Defence Ministry statement said. The…
New Delhi, Sep 25 (UNI) The Delhi Government on Wednesday announced an increase in the minimum wages for unskilled to Rs 18,066, semiskilled workers to Rs 19,929 and skilled workers to Rs 21,917, with new rates effective from October 1. The decision assumed significance in the wake of the Delhi assembly elections slated for early…
New Delhi, Sep 25 (UNI) The Delhi government launched its Winter Action Plan on Wednesday, focusing on 21 key areas to combat air pollution in the national capital. Addressing the media, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said, “The Delhi government is starting a campaign, ‘Yuddha Pradushan ke Viruddh,’ against pollution during the winter months in…
New Delhi, Sep 25 (UNI) Congress on Wednesday alleged that women are not safe in Gujarat and incidents of sexual exploitation and rape are coming to light every day, which clearly shows that the law and order has collapsed in the state. Addressing a press conference at the AICC headquarters here Gujarat PCC president Shaktisinh…
New Delhi, Sep 25 (UNI) Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane will undertake a two-day visit to Kenya from September 26, in a significant effort to further deepen defence cooperation. During his visit, the Defence Secretary will hold discussions with the Principal Secretary for Defence of Kenya, a Defence Ministry statement said. A highlight of the visit…
New Delhi, Sep 25 (UNI) BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Wednesday withdrew her remarks against the three farm laws, saying they were “personal” and did not represent the stand of her Bharatiya Janata Party. Facing a backlash for giving a call to “bring back” the farm laws that were repealed in 2021, BJP MP from…
New Delhi, Sep 25 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday accepted an apology tendered by the Karnataka High Court’s Justice V Srishananda on his controversial remarks and closed the suo moto proceedings initiated against him. Two videos had gone viral on social media on the controversial remarks made by Justice V Srishananda during judicial proceedings….
Madrid, Sept 25 (UNI) Real Madrid suffered a late scare to pocket a 3-2 home win against Alaves in the seventh round of matches in La Liga. A strong Real Madrid starting line-up was having few problems as they led 3-0 against a rival who rested the majority of their regular starters ahead of a…
Dhaka, Sep 25 (UNI) US President Joe Biden expressed his full support for the Interim government of Bangladesh led by Prof Muhammad Yunus during a bilateral meeting with Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser at the UN General Assembly in New York, media reports said on Wednesday. Chief Adviser Yunus held the meeting with the US President on…
Jammu, Sep 25 (UNI) Voting in the second phase of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections continued peacefully on Wednesday as the Union Territory recorded 36.93 percent voter turnout till 1 pm in 26 constituencies spread over six districts – three in the Valley and as many in the Jammu division, said the Chief Electoral Office….
